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New! Great American Read Book Club

Posted on May 30, 2018 By Director No Comments on New! Great American Read Book Club

Please join us for our new book club to participate in PBS’s Great American Read series. The book club will be held at 10:00 a.m. on  second Wednesdays, June-October to accompany the TV series. You may select any book from the list of 100 books found HERE, as long as you haven’t read it before!…

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Read to Celebrate Memorial Day

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 By Director No Comments on Read to Celebrate Memorial Day

Memorial Day is Monday, May 28th, and we think reading is a fantastic way to celebrate! Memorial Day began as an informal holiday celebrated at the end of May when people honored their loved ones who had passed. It was made a federal holiday in 1971, and has become the day we honor our fallen…

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Give Local MOV – Young Reader’s Room Entrance

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 By Director No Comments on Give Local MOV – Young Reader’s Room Entrance

The Library is participating again in this year’s Give Local MOV.  We have matching funds of up to $1,800. We are raising funds to jazz up the entrance to the Young Reader’s Room.  We are looking to add a mural background and a carved wood tree for the small children’s door on the side (kid’s will…

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Free children’s book at Goodwill in Vienna on 4/22/2018

Posted on April 16, 2018 By Director No Comments on Free children’s book at Goodwill in Vienna on 4/22/2018

Free books at Goodwill in Vienna - 4/22/2018

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New Books list updated

Posted on March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 By Director No Comments on New Books list updated

NEW MATERIALS LIST – UPDATED March 1, 2018 To have this list emailed to you when it is updated, please go to NEW MATERIALS EMAIL LIST, and click on subscribe. NEW MATERIALS (3 entries) NAME # OF RECORDS 1 New Fiction, Paperbacks and Graphic Novels 148 1 New Non Fiction 92 3 All New Materials…

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Grand Re-Opening

Posted on February 16, 2018 By Director No Comments on Grand Re-Opening

​Please join us as we celebrate our Grand Re–Opening. The Library will have the Grand Re–Opening of the Emerson Library on Saturday, February 17th from 11am to 1pm.  There will be a meet and greet time from 11am to Noon, with speeches and ribbon cutting between Noon and 1pm. We look forward to sharing this new entrance and other renovations…

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11:00 AM - Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
4:00 PM - Tie-Dye Reward Party
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2:00 PM - One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
11:00 AM - Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
11:00 AM - Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
4:00 PM - Tie-Dye Reward Pick-up
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11:00 AM - Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
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10:00 AM - Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
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11:00 AM - Beginners Ukulele Workshop
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12:00 AM - Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
12:00 AM - World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
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12:00 AM - Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
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12:00 AM - Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
12:00 AM - World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
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12:00 AM - Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
12:00 AM - World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
6:30 PM - An Evening With…Dr. Brandon Downing
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12:00 AM - Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
12:00 AM - World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
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12:00 AM - Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
12:00 AM - World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
11:00 AM - Friends of the Library Book Sale
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11:00 AM - African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
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2:00 PM - One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
11:00 AM - African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
11:00 AM - African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
4:00 PM - Shark Week Paracord Keychain Craft
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11:00 AM - African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
5:30 PM - Board Games in the Library
6:30 PM - Acoustic Guitar with Brady Young
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10:00 AM - Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
10:30 AM - Story Time with Ms Edie at Williamstown Library
3:00 PM - Teen Hangout
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11:00 AM - Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
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2:00 PM - One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
11:00 AM - Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
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11:00 AM - Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
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11:00 AM - Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
6:30 PM - An Evening With…Rebecca Park as Colonel Ruby Bradley
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10:00 AM - Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
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1:00 PM - Tail Waggin’ Tutors
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11:00 AM - Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
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2:00 PM - One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
11:00 AM - Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
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10:30 AM - Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
11:00 AM - Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
4:00 PM - Amigurumi Mushroom/Tree Lip Balm Holder
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11:00 AM - Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
5:00 PM - Adult Craft Club…Seashell Picture
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10:00 AM - Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
10:30 AM - Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens, Hosted by the South Parkersburg Library
10:30 AM - Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens Brought to You by the South Parkersburg Library
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3:00 PM - The Power of Friendship LARP Reward Party
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1:30 PM - Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
2:30 PM - Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
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Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Monday, June 26, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
(Ages 5 to 12) Learn to play board games from Liberia, China, Pakistan, and India. Registration is required for this event. Please call 304-428-7041 to sign-up. There [...]
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Tie-Dye Reward Party
Tie-Dye Reward Party
Monday, June 26, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) If you've checked-out 2 or more items in the month of June, you'll be able to come to our tie-dye party! [...]
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One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Designed to be played in a single session, one-page RPGs can run the gamut from very silly to scary and mysterious. [...]
More Info
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Ages 5 to 12) Learn to play board games from Liberia, China, Pakistan, and India. Registration is required for this event. Please call 304-375-6052 to sign-up. There [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wednesday, June 28, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages birth to 3. Session 1 will be for ages birth to [...]
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Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Wednesday, June 28, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Learn to play board games from Liberia, China, Pakistan, and India. Registration is required for this event. Please call 304-420-4587 to sign-up. There [...]
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Tie-Dye Reward Pick-up
Tie-Dye Reward Pick-up
Wednesday, June 28, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Pick-up your tie-dye shirts and bandanas from the Tie-Dye Reward Party. For more information, please call 304-420-4587.
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Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Thursday, June 29, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Learn to play board games from Liberia, China, Pakistan, and India. Registration is required for this event. Please call 304-420-4587 to sign-up. There [...]
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Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Friday, June 30, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages Birth to 5) Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information and to register for one of the sessions.
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Beginners Ukulele Workshop
Beginners Ukulele Workshop
Saturday, July 1, 2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 7 to 12) Interested in learning to play the ukulele but unsure where to start? Join this 4-week workshop to learn the basics of [...]
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Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Monday, July 3, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Explore the lower floor of the Emerson Library and unravel a 70-year-old mystery.  Is there really a creature living in the [...]
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World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
Monday, July 3, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages birth to 12) Visit the Emerson branch any time throughout the week to participate in a scavenger hunt and earn a prize! Registration for [...]
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Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
(Ages 12 to 19) Explore the lower floor of the Emerson Library and unravel a 70-year-old mystery.  Is there really a creature living in the [...]
More Info
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, July 5, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Explore the lower floor of the Emerson Library and unravel a 70-year-old mystery.  Is there really a creature living in the [...]
More Info
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, July 5, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages birth to 12) Visit the Emerson branch any time throughout the week to participate in a scavenger hunt and earn a prize! Registration for [...]
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Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, July 6, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Explore the lower floor of the Emerson Library and unravel a 70-year-old mystery.  Is there really a creature living in the [...]
More Info
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, July 6, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages birth to 12) Visit the Emerson branch any time throughout the week to participate in a scavenger hunt and earn a prize! Registration for [...]
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An Evening With…Dr. Brandon Downing
An Evening With…Dr. Brandon Downing
Thursday, July 6, 2023    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for An Evening With... Dr. Brandon Downing, History Professor at Marietta College. He will share stories of early adventures in Washington County and [...]
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Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Friday, July 7, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Explore the lower floor of the Emerson Library and unravel a 70-year-old mystery.  Is there really a creature living in the [...]
More Info
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
Friday, July 7, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages birth to 12) Visit the Emerson branch any time throughout the week to participate in a scavenger hunt and earn a prize! Registration for [...]
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Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Friday, July 7, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages 4-5, and is held at 1:30 P.M. on the dates listed [...]
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Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 8, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Explore the lower floor of the Emerson Library and unravel a 70-year-old mystery.  Is there really a creature living in the [...]
More Info
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 8, 2023    
All Day
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages birth to 12) Visit the Emerson branch any time throughout the week to participate in a scavenger hunt and earn a prize! Registration for [...]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, July 8, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Hardback books, trade paperbacks, CD's, and DVD's are each $1 Mass market paperbacks and children's books are each 50 cents Get a bag of books [...]
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African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Monday, July 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
(Ages 5 to 12) Play African drums and learn about rhythm with special guest Lawrence Green. Registration is required. Please call 304-428-7041 for more information [...]
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One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
Tuesday, July 11, 2023    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Designed to be played in a single session, one-page RPGs can run the gamut from very silly to scary and mysterious. [...]
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African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Tuesday, July 11, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Ages 5 to 12) Play African drums and learn about rhythm with special guest Lawrence Green. Registration is required. Please call 304-375-6052 for more information [...]
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Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wednesday, July 12, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages birth to 3. Session 1 will be for ages birth to [...]
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African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Wednesday, July 12, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Play African drums and learn about rhythm with special guest Lawrence Green. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information [...]
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Shark Week Paracord Keychain Craft
Shark Week Paracord Keychain Craft
Wednesday, July 12, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) In celebration of Shark Week, come create your own shark-y accessories. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 304-420-4587 [...]
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African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Thursday, July 13, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Play African drums and learn about rhythm with special guest Lawrence Green. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information [...]
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Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
Thursday, July 13, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for an evening of unabashed geekery with other adults. No Monopoly allowed.
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Acoustic Guitar with Brady Young
Acoustic Guitar with Brady Young
Thursday, July 13, 2023    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Please join us for a program with Brady Young performing acoustic guitar music. In case of rain, the program will move indoors. You can call [...]
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Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Friday, July 14, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages Birth to 5) Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information and to register for one of the sessions.
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Story Time with Ms Edie at Williamstown Library
Story Time with Ms Edie at Williamstown Library
Friday, July 14, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Ages 3 to 5) Registration is required. Please call 304-375-6052 for more information and to sign-up.  
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Teen Hangout
Teen Hangout
Friday, July 14, 2023    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Drop by Emerson Library every other Friday for snacks, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and board games. No registration is required!  [...]
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Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
Monday, July 17, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
(Ages 5 to 12) Read a folktale from Panama, decorate your own maracas, and make Mola art together. Registration is required. Please call 304-428-7041 for [...]
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One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
Tuesday, July 18, 2023    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Designed to be played in a single session, one-page RPGs can run the gamut from very silly to scary and mysterious. [...]
More Info
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
Tuesday, July 18, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Ages 5 to 12) Read a folktale from Panama, decorate your own maracas, and make Mola art together. Registration is required. Please call 304-375-6052 for [...]
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Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Read a folktale from Panama, decorate your own maracas, and make Mola art together. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for [...]
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Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
Thursday, July 20, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Read a folktale from Panama, decorate your own maracas, and make Mola art together. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for [...]
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An Evening With…Rebecca Park as Colonel Ruby Bradley
An Evening With…Rebecca Park as Colonel Ruby Bradley
Thursday, July 20, 2023    
6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for an evening with Rebecca Park as Colonel Ruby Bradley of Spencer, WV, one of the most decorated woman in American military history. [...]
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Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Friday, July 21, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages Birth to 5) Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information and to register for one of the sessions.
More Info
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Friday, July 21, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages 4-5, and is held at 1:30 P.M. on the dates listed [...]
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Saturday, July 22, 2023    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(For children who can read independently) Read to a licensed therapy dog!
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Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Monday, July 24, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
(Ages 5 to 12) Play popular sports from around the world. Registration is required. Please call 304-428-7041 for more information and to sign-up for one [...]
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One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Designed to be played in a single session, one-page RPGs can run the gamut from very silly to scary and mysterious. [...]
More Info
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Williamstown Library
  • Childrens-Williamstown
(Ages 5 to 12) Play popular sports from around the world. Registration is required. Please call 304-428-7041 for more information and to sign-up for one [...]
More Info
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wednesday, July 26, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Wee Be Jammin’ is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages birth to 3. Session 1 will be for ages birth to [...]
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Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Wednesday, July 26, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
6:30 (Ages 5 to 12) Play popular sports from around the world. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information and to sign-up for [...]
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Amigurumi Mushroom/Tree Lip Balm Holder
Amigurumi Mushroom/Tree Lip Balm Holder
Wednesday, July 26, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) Make an adorable little mushroom friend to keep your trinkets safe. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Please call 304-420-4587 [...]
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Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Thursday, July 27, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages 5 to 12) Play popular sports from around the world. Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information and to sign-up for one [...]
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Adult Craft Club…Seashell Picture
Adult Craft Club…Seashell Picture
Thursday, July 27, 2023    
5:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Join us for our monthly craft night. We supply the materials, you supply the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is required so we know how [...]
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Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Friday, July 28, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Childrens-Emerson
(Ages Birth to 5) Registration is required. Please call 304-420-4587 for more information and to register for one of the sessions.
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Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens, Hosted by the South Parkersburg Library
Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens, Hosted by the South Parkersburg Library
Friday, July 28, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teens (Middle-High School) are welcome to join the South Parkersburg Branch for a tour of the Parkersburg Art Center. This will be held on July [...]
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Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens Brought to You by the South Parkersburg Library
Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens Brought to You by the South Parkersburg Library
Friday, July 28, 2023    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Teens-South Parkersburg
Teens, middle through high school, are welcome to join the South Parkersburg Library Branch for a tour of the Parkersburg Art Center. This will be [...]
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The Power of Friendship LARP Reward Party
31 Jul
Monday, July 31, 2023    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Teens-Emerson
(Ages 12 to 19) If you've checked-out 4 or  more items over the months of June and July, you qualify for the end-of-summer bash! We'll [...]
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Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Friday, August 4, 2023    
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
South Parkersburg Library
  • Childrens-South Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales is back this summer! This is a storytime for children ages 4-5, and is held at 1:30 P.M. on the dates listed [...]
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Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
Friday, August 4, 2023    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Emerson Library
  • Adults-Emerson
Are you contemplating publishing a family history, autobiography, or memoir?  Unsure how to get started? Not sure what to keep in (and what to leave [...]
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Events on Monday, June 26, 2023
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
26 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Tie-Dye Reward Party
Tie-Dye Reward Party
26 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, June 27, 2023
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
27 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
27 Jun 23
Williamstown
Events on Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
28 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
28 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Tie-Dye Reward Pick-up
Tie-Dye Reward Pick-up
28 Jun 23
Parkersburg
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Events on Thursday, June 29, 2023
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Games Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
29 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, June 30, 2023
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
30 Jun 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, July 1, 2023
Beginners Ukulele Workshop
Beginners Ukulele Workshop
1 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, July 3, 2023
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
3 Jul 23
Parkersburg
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
3 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, July 4, 2023
04 Jul
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
4 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
5 Jul 23
Parkersburg
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
5 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, July 6, 2023
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
6 Jul 23
Parkersburg
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
6 Jul 23
Parkersburg
An Evening With…Dr. Brandon Downing
An Evening With…Dr. Brandon Downing
6 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, July 7, 2023
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
7 Jul 23
Parkersburg
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
7 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
7 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, July 8, 2023
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
Loch Ness Monster Scavenger Hunt
8 Jul 23
Parkersburg
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
World Traveler Scavenger Hunt
8 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
8 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, July 10, 2023
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
10 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, July 11, 2023
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
11 Jul 23
Parkersburg
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
11 Jul 23
Williamstown
Events on Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
12 Jul 23
Parkersburg
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
12 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Shark Week Paracord Keychain Craft
Shark Week Paracord Keychain Craft
12 Jul 23
Parkersburg
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Events on Thursday, July 13, 2023
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
African Drums with Lawrence Green (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
13 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Board Games in the Library
Board Games in the Library
13 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Acoustic Guitar with Brady Young
Acoustic Guitar with Brady Young
13 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, July 14, 2023
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
14 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Story Time with Ms Edie at Williamstown Library
Story Time with Ms Edie at Williamstown Library
14 Jul 23
Williamstown
Teen Hangout
Teen Hangout
14 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, July 17, 2023
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
17 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, July 18, 2023
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
18 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm)
18 Jul 23
Williamstown
Events on Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
19 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Thursday, July 20, 2023
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
Folktales from Panama (11am, 1pm, 3 pm, 5:30pm)
20 Jul 23
Parkersburg
An Evening With…Rebecca Park as Colonel Ruby Bradley
An Evening With…Rebecca Park as Colonel Ruby Bradley
20 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, July 21, 2023
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
21 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
21 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Saturday, July 22, 2023
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
22 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Monday, July 24, 2023
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
24 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Tuesday, July 25, 2023
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
One Page RPGs (2pm, 4:30pm)
25 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
25 Jul 23
Williamstown
Events on Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
Wee Be Jammin’: Summer Edition
26 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
26 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Amigurumi Mushroom/Tree Lip Balm Holder
Amigurumi Mushroom/Tree Lip Balm Holder
26 Jul 23
Parkersburg
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Events on Thursday, July 27, 2023
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
Sports Around the World (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5:30pm)
27 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Adult Craft Club…Seashell Picture
Adult Craft Club…Seashell Picture
27 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, July 28, 2023
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
Story Time (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
28 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens, Hosted by the South Parkersburg Library
Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens, Hosted by the South Parkersburg Library
28 Jul 23
Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens Brought to You by the South Parkersburg Library
Parkersburg Art Center Tour for Teens Brought to You by the South Parkersburg Library
28 Jul 23
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Events on Monday, July 31, 2023
31 Jul
The Power of Friendship LARP Reward Party
31 Jul 23
Parkersburg
Events on Friday, August 4, 2023
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
Small Fry Tales: Summer Edition
4 Aug 23
Parkersburg
Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
Yes, You! An Entertaining Family History in Three Easy Steps
4 Aug 23
Parkersburg
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